for the record the first book is called 'Northen Lights'. one of the best collection of books i have ever read. clever, and exciting

Thou shalt give equal worth to tragedies that occur in non-English speaking countries as to those that occur in English-speaking countries
Thou shalt not pimp my ride
Thou shalt not quote me happy
Thou shalt not shake it like a Polaroid picture
Thou shalt not wish your girlfriend was a freak like me
Thou shalt spell the word Pheonix p-h-e-o-n-i-x, not p-h-o-e-n-i-x, regardless of what the Oxford English Dictionary tells you
Thou shalt think for yourselves

And Daniel Craig (latest James Bond) is going to be in the movie. w00t!

I've read some of his other books, but I didn't like them very much. Set in Victorian england, they were more political, and I found them rather boring

A pirate's life isn't easy; it takes a tough person. That's okay with you, though, since you a tough person. Even through many pirates have a reputation for not being the brightest souls on earth, you defy the sterotypes. You've got taste and education. Arr!

The thin line between genius and insanity is less of a border than a union.

"Science can purify religion from error and superstition; religion can purify science from idolatry and false absolutes. Each can draw the other into a wider world, a world in which both can flourish."--Pope John Paul II

Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.-Albert Einstein

I'm somewhat reluctant to start the series, because I'm afraid I will analyze it rather than enjoy it. However, if the writing is good enough, it might just suck me in so that I don't mentally pick at every piece of it.

Rev. Rowan Redbeard wrote:Are you referring to the storyline, or to the quality of the writing?

I'm somewhat reluctant to start the series, because I'm afraid I will analyze it rather than enjoy it. However, if the writing is good enough, it might just suck me in so that I don't mentally pick at every piece of it.

The thin line between genius and insanity is less of a border than a union.

"Science can purify religion from error and superstition; religion can purify science from idolatry and false absolutes. Each can draw the other into a wider world, a world in which both can flourish."--Pope John Paul II

Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.-Albert Einstein

Most of my family is devoutly RC. As a born-again heretic, I have been 'forbidden' to mention non-Christian beliefs to my god-daughter (who is receiving the most dogmatic education that money can buy) until she is (a) 18 and/or (B) out of the house.

The first time I saw her curled up reading a Pullman novel--all three of which she had bought with her own money--I went home and laughed and laughed and laughed. But I complied with the house rules and said nothing. [ :evil smile: ] I'm wondering if her parents realize yet that she discovered heresy without my corruptive influence. I've been toying with telling them that I'll take her to see Compass if she wants to go...

I will honor Monkey in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.~Charles "Darwin" Dickens

pieces o'nine wrote:Most of my family is devoutly RC. As a born-again heretic, I have been 'forbidden' to mention non-Christian beliefs to my god-daughter (who is receiving the most dogmatic education that money can buy) until she is (a) 18 and/or (B) out of the house.

The first time I saw her curled up reading a Pullman novel--all three of which she had bought with her own money--I went home and laughed and laughed and laughed. But I complied with the house rules and said nothing. [ :evil smile: ] I'm wondering if her parents realize yet that she discovered heresy without my corruptive influence. I've been toying with telling them that I'll take her to see Compass if she wants to go...

Forbidden to mention non-Christian beliefs?

You're not even allowed to mention the fact that there are other religions in the world to her?

That's like saying you aren't allowed to tell her that people live outside of America.

The thin line between genius and insanity is less of a border than a union.

"Science can purify religion from error and superstition; religion can purify science from idolatry and false absolutes. Each can draw the other into a wider world, a world in which both can flourish."--Pope John Paul II

Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.-Albert Einstein